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The Guardian
"At the same time as the “Too little, too late, Lerner out” banner was being unfurled by Aston Villa supporters at St James’ Park late on Saturday afternoon, West Bromwich supporters were inadvertently reinforcing the message by triumphantly celebrating their latest success under Tony Pulis at The..."
March 03

The Guardian
"The sight of an evidently shocked Tim Sherwood prowling the technical area prompted a peculiar sense of deja vu.
There seemed an uncanny symmetry with the spring of 2009 when Alan Shearer appeared on the same touchline and exhibited similarly disbelieving, exasperated and frustrated body..."
March 02

talkSport
"Former Aston Villa and Bolton defender Zat Knight is on trial with Watford and hopes to secure a permanent deal with the Championship club.
Knight is looking for a new challenge after finishing his contract with Colorado Rapids in the MLS.
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February 27

Daily Mail
"Rickie Lambert has revealed he turned down the chance to move to Aston Villa because he wasn't given enough time to think about it.
The Midlands outfit attempted to sign the former Southampton forward on transfer deadline day in January in a bid to ease their troubles in front of goal.
But..."
February 18

The Telegraph
"Tim Sherwood is in advanced talks with Aston Villa and has emerged as the front runner to take over at the Premier League strugglers.
Sherwood is a serious contender to succeed Paul Lambert and is closing in on the post after extensive negotiations with Villa’s chief executive Tom Fox.
The..."
February 14

ESPN FC
"United States coach Jurgen Klinsmann is not interested in the Aston Villa job, sources have told ESPN FC.
Villa are searching for a new manager after Paul Lambert was dismissed in the wake of the weekend's 2-0 defeat to Hull City, which saw the club drop into the bottom three of the Premier..."
February 13

Daily Mail
"A day after the Premier League’s £5.136billion TV deal raised the stakes, Aston Villa decided they could not afford the possibility of relegation.
Villa finally sacked beleaguered manager Paul Lambert on Wednesday night after slipping into the drop zone following their dismal 2-0 defeat at Hull..."
February 12

Metro
"Aston Villa fans have stepped up their campaign to get under-pressure manager Paul Lambert sacked.
The Villa boss was booed off by the away supporters after last night’s 2-0 defeat at Hull City – a result that saw the side drop into the Premier League’s relegation zone for the first time this..."
February 11

The Express
"But Nemanja Matic had no such inhibitions, insisting this victory as closest rivals Manchester City were drawing with Hull could prove to be a “decisive” step towards the title.
The defensive midfielder spoke after Serbia teammate Branislav Ivanovic secured three points over struggling Villa..."
February 09

Liverpool Echo
"Rickie Lambert is staying at Liverpool FC for the rest of the season after rejecting the chance to make a £5million move to Aston Villa on deadline day.
The big frontman could have left Anfield in search of more game time but he has opted to stay and fight for his place.
Having realised a..."
February 03

The Telegraph
"Aston Villa have launched a late move to sign Liverpool forward Rickie Lambert.
Villa's manager Paul Lambert is making a bid of around £5million for the England international and could complete a surprise deal before tonight's deadline.
Liverpool have rejected a number of inquiries from..."
February 02

Daily Mail
"Aston Villa are confident a deal can be done to bring in Scott Sinclair from Manchester City.
Paul Lambert admitted last week the transfer looked 'dead' but talks have since been revived and a conclusion is edging closer.
A loan switch until the end of the season with a view to a permanent..."
January 29

The Guardian
"Fabian Delph has admitted his Aston Villa team-mates were shocked to learn he had signed a new deal. The England midfielder has agreed a four-and-a-half year contract, which lasts until 2019. He was out of contract in the summer and had been linked with a move away from the Premier League..."
January 27

Daily Star
"Lambert is adamant that Villa will resist any attempt to lure away their star striker in the transfer window.
The 24-year-old Belgian ace is not for sale even though owner Randy Lerner is looking to flog the club.
Villa have scored an alarming 11 goals all season - the lowest tally of any..."
January 21

Daily Star
"Brendan Rodgers heads a list of top clubs poised to try to get the 25-year-old out of Villa Park.
Delph is out of contract in the summer and could go for nothing.
He's holding out on a new £50,000-a-week deal sparking fears that a transfer window bid of around £8m could force the..."
January 17

Daily Star
"The Manchester United midfielder is on a season-long loan at Villa Park after being told he has no long-term future at Old Trafford.
The England star has made 17 appearances for Paul Lambert's men this season, with Villa keen to make the deal full-time in June.
Villa are willing to meet..."
January 08

Daily Mirror
"Tottenham will test Aston Villa’s resolve by making a cut-price January bid for Fabian Delph.
The England midfielder is out of contract in the summer and Villa fear he will walk away as a free agent with Liverpool and Spurs among the clubs chasing him.
But White Hart Lane boss Mauricio..."
January 06

Daily Mirror
"Christian Benteke’s dramatic late winner spared Aston Villa more cup embarrassment after fans had earlier taken out their frustration on Paul Lambert.
The boss had been subjected to calls of “We want Lambert out” as goal-shy Villa struggled to break down Blackpool in the second half before..."
January 05

Daily Mirror
"Aston Villa are weighing up a January move for Fulham midfield starlet Lasse Vigen Christensen.
The 20-year-old Dane has been in impressive form at Craven Cottage this season and is seen by Villa boss Paul Lambert as a potential replacement for Fabian Delph.
The England midfielder, who saw..."
December 29

Daily Star
"England midfielder Delph and Dutch defender Vlaar will both be free agents next June when their contracts expire.
Villa boss Paul Lambert insists he has no plans to cash in on either player but Liverpool are ready to test that resolve.
Kop boss Brendan Rodgers sees a cut-price swoop for..."
December 28

Daily Mirror
"Aston Villa face a battle to keep Aly Cissokho despite only signing him in the summer as Spurs and Napoli are now interested.
The French left-back has impressed at the West Midlands club with his attacking ability and inswinging crossing.
He is now on the radar of both Tottenham and Napoli..."
December 22

Daily Mail
"Brendan Rodgers is unlikely to be given money to spend to boost his Liverpool squad in January - putting paid to his hopes of signing Fabian Delph.
Liverpool remain in the mix for the Villa midfielder, with Tottenham also in the frame, but any deal will be a free transfer in the..."
December 19

Birmingham Mail
"Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert fails to rule out January exit for sought-after England midfielder who has yet to take up Villa's offer of a new deal as his contract runs out in summer.
Paul Lambert fears he may lose prized asset Fabian Delph in January as the England midfielder’s contract..."
November 29

Sky Sports
"Villa have scored just six goals all season, with forwards Gabriel Agbonlahor and Andi Weimann getting three each, but Lambert packed Bent off on loan to Championship side Brighton.
Asked if Bent's career as a top-flight forward is over, the Scot said: "No, listen, I don't know. Darren wanted..."
November 28

The Telegraph
"Randy Lerner is ready to resist any offers for Fabian Delph and Ron Vlaar in the January transfer window.
Lerner, the Aston Villa chairman, has assured Paul Lambert that he is not prepared to sanction the sales of the two key players, despite their futures remaining uncertain.
Delph and..."
November 08

The Telegraph
"Fabian Delph has told Aston Villa he has no plans to sign a new contract and is set to leave the club in the summer, in another shattering blow for the manager, Paul Lambert.
Delph appears poised for the Villa exit on a free transfer at the end of the season, in a move which is likely to spark..."
November 07

Metro
"Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal is plotting a January raid on Aston Villa for Ron Vlaar.
The former Netherlands manager is keen to bring a new centre-back to Old Trafford in the next transfer window after poor form and injuries have decimated his backline so far this season.
Marcos..."
November 05

Daily Mirror
"The Bulgarian, who is on loan at the Glasgow side from Aston Villa, was charged following an incident against Aberdeen in September.
Celtic midfielder Aleksandar Tonev has been hit with a seven-game ban after the Scottish FA found him guilty of racist abuse.
The Bulgarian, who is on loan..."
October 30

Daily Mirror
"Clint Dempsey is ready to make a Premier League loan return in January.
USA skipper Dempsey rejoined old club Fulham for a two-month stint last term.
And the Seattle Sounders striker, 31, is set to head back to England during the MLS close-season. QPR, Aston Villa and Stoke will all be keen..."
October 27

The Guardian
"Aston Villa’s manager Paul Lambert has announced that the club have an option to sign Tom Cleverley from Manchester United on a permanent basis in January.
The midfielder is on loan from Louis van Gaal’s side at present and Lambert has been impressed with him since his summer..."
October 25

Daily Mail
"Burnley striker Danny Ings is ready to see out his contract and leave Turf Moor in the summer.
The 22-year-old, who returned to the starting line-up against West Ham on Saturday after missing three games with a hamstring strain, has been offered new terms by Burnley.
Yet with the likes of..."
October 19

The Express
"According to ESPN, Villa will accept the probability of losing their stalwart centre-half, and eek out the best financial deal possible.
Vlaar's contract is set to expire in the summer of 2015, but the players obvious commitment to Villa may force United to make a sizeable offer in January, to..."
October 17

Daily Star
"United boss Louis van Gaal is heading the battle to sign the Dutch international defender, with a host of other top clubs also keen.
World Cup star Vlaar, 29, is not among the high earners at Villa Park and his long-term future remains in doubt given the fact he's out of contract in the..."
October 14

The Telegraph
"Jack Grealish is poised to sign a new £20,000-a-week contract at Aston Villa after joining Stellar Group, the football agency which represents Gareth Bale and Ashley Cole.
Grealish, the highly-rated teenage winger, is expected to conclude talks in the next 48 hours over a four-year deal that..."
October 14

Daily Mirror
"Aston Villa have made a formal new contract offer to Fabian Delph as they try to keep the England midfielder.
Delph, 24, is in the final year of his deal at Villa Park after joining from Leeds in August 2009.
Following a slow start to his time in the Midlands, he is now in demand after his..."
October 14

Birmingham Mail
"Roy Keane has said he will quit Aston Villa if his work with the Republic of Ireland suffers.
Paul Lambert's assistant manager at Villa Park is also No.2 to Martin O'Neill at the Republic of Ireland – and he said Villa boss Lambert was well aware of his position.
“I feel that if I am taking..."
October 14

The Express
"The central defender, who was a key figure in Holland’s passage to the World Cup semi-finals – one which was overseen by Van Gaal – sees his Villa contract run out next summer.
That, believes Van Gaal, makes the 29-year-old vulnerable to bids during the January transfer window.
Although..."
October 12

Pro Soccer Talk
"The Premier League and its clubs have continued to examine the possibility of adding matches overseas in the United States.
The aim to hold a 39th round of contests at different places across the globe was denied six years ago by FIFA and other domestic officials, but an interest in completing..."
October 08

The Express
"Reports claim the Premier League trio are keen to acquire the winger who has been deemed surplus to requirements at Old Trafford.
Young started United's first three matches of the season, but has since failed to feature for Louis Van Gaal's team of Galacticos.
The 29-year-old's contract is..."
September 29

Daily Mirror
"Aston Villa are battling to keep Fabian Delph.
Arsenal and Everton are among those closely monitoring the situation of the new England midfielder.
The 24-year-old has been offered a new deal by the Villans to prevent him leaving on a free transfer at the end of the season.
But he has yet..."
September 28

BBC
"Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has signed a contract extension until June 2018 following the club's unbeaten start to the Premier League season.
The 45-year-old Scot took charge at Villa Park in June 2012 and, despite finishing 15th in both seasons, Villa have won three out of four this..."
September 18

Sky Sports
"Villa's player of the year last season - made a solid substitute's appearance in last week's friendly win over Norway at Wembley before continuing to impress in the European qualifier in Switzerland.
"I didn't see his first appearance against Norway because I was away watching a game myself,"..."
September 15

Daily Mirror
"New Aston Villa chief executive Tom Fox faces a battle to keep captain Ron Vlaar.
The Holland defender is in the final year of his contract at Villa Park. He has held casual talks with boss Paul Lambert about his future, but no detailed negotiations have yet taken place.
Vlaar appears in no..."
September 13

Daily Mail
"Aston Villa have offered teenage sensation Jack Grealish a new four-year deal at the club.
The 19-year-old has attracted interest from Chelsea and is in the final 12 months of his current contract at Villa Park.
Grealish was handed his first-team debut at the end of last season against..."
September 10

Daily Star
"Villa owner Randy Lerner is personally overseeing plans to keep the midfield star at his club with a bumper new four-year contract.
Delph impressed on his first start for England in Monday's Euro 2016 qualifier in Switzerland.
And American billionaire Lerner is now ready to sideline his..."
September 10

Daily Star
"The Blues are lurking with Villa battling to persuade Grealish to sign a new contract.
Chelsea are long-term admirers of the exciting 18-year-old winger, but they have failed to lure him to Stamford Bridge despite making previous attempts as he has risen through the Villa ranks.
They are now..."
September 09

Birmingham Mail
"Philippe Senderos says Fabian Delph’s England breakthrough is fully deserved as the Aston Villa pair get set to lock horns in the heat of a Euro qualifier.
Delph is with Roy Hodgson’s squad ahead of Monday’s Euro 2016 tie in Switzerland having made a 69th-minute debut substitute appearance for..."
September 08

HITC Sport
"The Transfer Window may be shut, but that does not mean the market closes just yet. While the big sellers may have shut their doors and taken their remaining goods home, the independent traders are up late wheeling and dealing, trying to get themselves a bargain after hours.
One such man is..."
September 04

Sky Sports
"Tom Cleverley has joined Aston Villa on a season-long loan from Manchester United, both clubs have confirmed.
The 25-year-old England international, unwanted by new United boss Louis van Gaal, clinched the deal with just moments to spare of the transfer window after a day of confusion almost..."
September 02

Daily Mirror
"Fabian Delph has revealed a summer working out with a personal trainer has made him the perfect fit for England.
The Aston Villa midfielder took only a week's holiday in the off-season with a trainer nicknamed Jamie Velocity - and has made a quick start to the campaign for Paul Lambert's..."
September 02